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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
6
Eight people are dead and several injured after an explosion at an underground ammunition depot in southern Switzerland. Rescue teams recovered eight bodies from the wreckage and authorities fear others may still be buried beneath the debris caused by a large crater created in the mountainside.
A blast at the Blausee Miyholz depot on the Simpton Line demolished the station near a mountain side. Six houses burned, three large doors blown out, and residents evacuated to Kandergrund as the nearby transformer site at Slauree was destroyed, halting rail and electricity supply in the region.
Avon Lake council authorized extending park purchase bonds to 1948 and expanded to 2400 dollars. An ordinance to buy a new Tutter sedan for police use was directed, and sale ads for the current police car were approved. A WW veterans memorial may be built on park grounds near Lake Road. Final 10,000 dollar payment for the fire station was approved. Curve elimination near Lorain and Cuyahoga County line was approved per safety department. Zoning 189 by 190 feet on Walker near Drake Memorial cemetery from residential 11 to 2A commercial read for first time with public hearing set January 26, 1948. Mayor Wagner announced a village Christmas party December 22 at the park hall.
Salvation Army announces all Christmas baskets requests must be received by Monday evening and says requests after that will not be considered. Anonymous requests are not eligible. baskets will go to bonafide needy families only.
On Tuesday the Lake Avenue Grange Hustlers held their annual Christmas party at the Grange Hall with a chicken dinner. Tables for the supper were decorated with festive touches.
The Red Cross cautions that December sees more deaths from hazards like revolving doors stairs and electrical dangers. Key tips urge careful curb crossing avoid faulty decorations lighting fires and supervision of rolling toys to prevent injuries during the holiday season.
Christmas festivities featured a centerpiece of candles pine cones and mistletoe. Members received mistletoe favors from Nellie Edwards and Rita Starkey with red carnations and ribbons. Officers were installed led by Edith Miller with Rita Starkey as president and Maude Kindle treasurer. Sunshine chairman Marcella Scott received praise and a birthday gift was given to Edith Miller. The group holds a January meeting at Big Smith’s home and Rita Starkey hosted a separate N. I. Club gathering with centerpieces, gift exchanges, and a proposed secretary position. Grange Christmas Party followed with a reading by Harald Blake and popcorn balls. A memorial hall honoring Maori natives was depicted in Roatos ua New Zealand after native dances.
Mrs Dorothy Postle hosted the Loyalty Class Christmas party with 18 members attending. Devotions by Mrs Natha Clark and a reading of A Pint of Judgment marked the gathering. Gift exchanges, contests, and a social dessert followed. January meeting planned at Mrs Maude Rinehart. Baker's Dozen Pinochle Club also held its Christmas party hosted by Mrs Geneva Kneehtges with prize winners announced and secret sisters revealed. Birthday gifts honored. next meeting planned with Mrs Louise Lawson.
Irene Rnechlgen attended the Belden Grange gathering on Wednesday with a Grange supper and luck supper. Master Herman Geet led the meeting which announced officer installation in January. The program featured a Christmas story and various contests. Instead of gifts, members donated cash to Care for overseas families. December 24 meeting to be omitted. Mrs Reisler Enitecaliva hosted the Grafton St John’s Ladies Aid annual Christmas party with carols, a bazaar recap, and officers elected for 1948. Neighbors gathered for a social Wednesday, while Lat-a-Lot Club planned its January meeting and events.
A Christmas gathering at Mrs. Caroline Lawer’s home on December 30 reveals the Brownies’ secret sisters and a post party dessert. The unit showcases a Brownie Story playlet, songs, games, and a candlelight Fly-Up ceremony. Members Patty Megill Tean Strickland Marjorie Myer Barbara Wibaak Susan Smith among 25 girls receiving flower benefits. Tea and cocoa served. music provided. leader and committee assist.
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